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What was a primary cause of the French and Indian War?

• Conflict over territory and resources between Britain and France

• Disputes over religious freedom

• The desire for independence by American colonists

• The influence of Enlightenment ideas

Which treaty ended the French and Indian War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris, 1763

• Treaty of Utrecht

What was the significance of the Proclamation of 1763?

• It ended the American Revolution

• It marked the beginning of British active involvement in colonial affairs

• It granted independence to the American colonies

• It established the first Continental Congress

Which Enlightenment idea emphasizes the government's power coming from the people's consent?

• Consent of the governed

• Ordered liberty

• Social contract

• Natural rights

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act enacted by the British Parliament?

• To end the French and Indian War

• To establish a new colonial government

• To raise revenue to pay for British troops in the colonies

• To promote religious freedom

Which event involved British troops firing on anti-British demonstrators?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Boston Massacre

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Boston Tea Party

Who was selected as the commander in chief of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which group believed in complete independence from Britain during the American Revolution?

• Patriots

• Neutrals

• Enslaved People

• Loyalists

What was a key advantage of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• A superior navy

• Fighting a defensive war

• More powerful military

• Greater financial resources

Which battle is considered a turning point that led to the Treaty of Alliance with France?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord